Team Leader - Integrated , Band 7, Care Home Team, Psychiatry of Old Age, Kingsway Care Centre

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Manager/Team Lead to oversee their Care Home Team at Kingsway Care Centre. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supervising a multidisciplinary team, including nurses and social workers. Applicants should possess a 1st level registration in Mental Health Nursing, have extensive experience working with older individuals, and demonstrate strong communication skills. The role requires travel to various care homes within the Dundee area. A commitment to equality and diversity is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with care for older people in a care home setting.
• Understanding of dementia and associated diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a team of healthcare professionals.
• Support the care of older individuals in a residential setting.
• Travel between various care homes as required.

Skills

Knowledge of mental illness care

Strong written and oral communication

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

1st level registration in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

We are look for a Manager/Team Lead to oversee our Care Home Team based at Kingsway Care Centre. You will be responsible for supporting and supervising a team of Registered General Nurses, Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers and an Occupational Therapist.

You will have an interest in working with older people living in a care home setting. You will be required to have experience of working with people with a mental illness, including dementia and other diagnoses associated with the elderly. You will have a 1st level registration in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent. You should have the ability to manage a generic caseload, good written and oral skills and a good level of knowledge surrounding the care of older people. You should be able to work independently as well as part of and leading a team. You will be required to work with and lead multiple disciplines as part of your role; this is a fully integrated team. You will be required to travel as part of your role to varies care homes within the Dundee area and sometimes beyond.

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register.

Informal enquiries to: Chris Hebenton, Integrated manager, [e-mail] / 07464521168.

Hours of work are: 37 Hours per Week.

Please apply through this link – Team Manager - Integrated - DEE06262 | Dundee City Council | myjobscotland.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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